Is Salicylic Acid Synthetic? Get the Scoop Here!

So you may wonder if salicylic acid skincare products are synthetic.  While it is initially a naturally occurring plant derived ingredient, it is commonly (but not always) processed to extract the beneficial constituent then altered into powder form. You may know it as “aspirin” which contains salicylin, or you may have experienced it in beauty products.  Does this process make it bad?  Many may say “no” if the benefits outweigh the risks.  I would imagine if you need relief from…